Multiple choice The Colossus of Rhodes was 108 feet (33 metres) high. Which God was it based on? Zeus Poseidon Helios Apollo Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive bronze statue erected in 280 BC to depict Helios, the Greek god of the Sun. It was built to celebrate the island's successful defense against a year-long siege by Demetrius Poliorcetes.